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The Helcim Vlog

Crunch Time

As we’ve eluded to in previous episodes, there are a lot of big projects happening behind the scenes at Helcim. These projects have been requiring my full attention, so I had to make the decision to pull back on the frequency of the vlog while we work towards our big goals.

By Nicolas Beique on Dec 9, 2018
What is the Difference Between NFC and EMV?

Understanding Payments

What is the Difference Between NFC and EMV?

Cards that use EMV technology have a small computer chip implanted on the card that communicates with the terminals to ensure you are not a fraudster. If a card is equipped with NFC, or Near Field Communication technology, then they are able to pay for a purchase by simply holding their card close to the terminal, essentially facilitating contactless payments.

By Miranda Russell on Dec 13, 2018
WHMCS Integration for Helcim Commerce

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WHMCS Integration for Helcim Commerce

Now, if you use WHMCS for your web hosting automation, you can benefit from Helcim’s powerful and affordable payment processing.

By Radu Georgescu on Dec 12, 2018
Is Your Business Ready for the Holiday Season?

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Is Your Business Ready for the Holiday Season?

Consumers will most likely be continuing their spending sprees up until the New Year and there are a few steps your business can take to make the most of this season of holiday spending.

By Miranda Russell on Dec 6, 2018

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Choosing a Payment Processor

The Top 5 Tricks & Misleading Techniques Used by Credit Card Processors

Many credit card processing companies use sneaky tactics to trick merchants into bad deals. Here are the top five.

By Nicolas Beique on Jun 9, 2016
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Choosing a Payment Processor

The Top 5 Tricks & Misleading Techniques Used by Canadian Credit Card Processors

Be aware that many Canadian payment processors often trick their merchants into bad deals.

By Nicolas Beique on Oct 12, 2016
Card Brands Now Require CVV Security Code

Payments News

Card Brands Now Require CVV Security Code

To help combat the occurrence of fraud, Visa now requires the CVV to obtain transaction authorization for all manually keyed in transactions.

By Radu Georgescu on Sep 27, 2018
Introducing the New Helcim Blog!

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Introducing the New Helcim Blog!

You may have noticed that the Helcim Blog has undergone a significant facelift.

By Nicolas Beique on Oct 17, 2018
Watch Out! These Types of Credit Card Fraud Could Harm Your Business

Understanding Payments

Watch Out! These Types of Credit Card Fraud Could Harm Your Business

As a merchant, you want to ensure that the credit card transactions that you process are for legitimate purchases and that they are not associated with fraudulent activity. There are several different types of credit card fraud that you should be aware of.

By Miranda Russell on Oct 23, 2018
Credit Card Processing Fees You Should be Aware Of

Understanding Payments

Credit Card Processing Fees You Should be Aware Of

Outside of the processing rate, there are several per occurrence fees that might have been applied to your transactions. Understanding what each fee on your statement is, and when different fees apply can help you reconcile your statement each month.

By Miranda Russell on Nov 15, 2018
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It's a Team Effort

I want to highlight the teams of people who are often working behind the founders of companies. These people may not be as widely recognized as the entrepreneur, but they are also working very hard to help them grow their companies.

By Nicolas Beique on Oct 15, 2018
IHCM_SINGLE_QUOTE_PLACEHOLDERm Ending The Helcim Weekly Vlog

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I'm Ending The Helcim Weekly Vlog

We're ending the weekly vlog, and I wrote this article to share some of my lessons learnt for anyone thinking of starting a vlog, and give context on my decision.

By Nicolas Beique on Oct 22, 2018
Quickly Accept Payments with Helcim Commerce Hosted Payment Pages

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Quickly Accept Payments with Helcim Commerce Hosted Payment Pages

Helcim Commerce gives you the option to add Hosted Payment Pages to your website quickly and easily, so you can continue to focus on selling products, instead of worrying about how to make your online payment process work.

By Miranda Russell on Oct 25, 2018
Why Customers Might Abuse Chargebacks

Understanding Payments

Why More Customers Are Misusing Chargebacks

Customers who do not understand how chargebacks fully work might unintentionally use the process to get funds returned to them when it might have been better to have contacted the business directly to dispute a transaction or obtain a refund.

By Miranda Russell on Nov 29, 2018

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Lessons from Founders Vol. 3

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Lessons from Founders Vol. 3

Talking about money can be an uncomfortable topic, but the Founders series was designed to touch on all the different topics entrepreneurs have to face, and that includes talking about getting financing or funding for your business.

By Miranda Russell on Dec 14, 2018
Visa and Mastercard Announce Rate Adjustment for January 2019

Payments News

Visa and Mastercard Announce Rate Adjustment for January 2019

Visa and Mastercard have both announced rate adjustments effective January 1, 2019. Visa has announced that their base assessment fee will increase to 0.09% from the current 0.08% and Mastercard has announced a reduction to the Mastercard interchange rates.

By Miranda Russell on Dec 14, 2018
Helcim Alert – Misleading Sales Practices and Scams You Should Be Aware Of

Payments News

Helcim Alert – Misleading Sales Practices and Scams You Should Be Aware Of

As part of our commitment to merchant education, we are sharing questionable sales tactics and scams that we hear about. We’re here to help you avoid doing business with a payment processor that is not going to put your best interests first, so check this page often and feel free to reach out to the Helcim Gurus if you encounter a fishy sales pitch.

By Miranda Russell on Dec 14, 2018
What is the Difference Between NFC and EMV?

Understanding Payments

What is the Difference Between NFC and EMV?

Cards that use EMV technology have a small computer chip implanted on the card that communicates with the terminals to ensure you are not a fraudster. If a card is equipped with NFC, or Near Field Communication technology, then they are able to pay for a purchase by simply holding their card close to the terminal, essentially facilitating contactless payments.

By Miranda Russell on Dec 13, 2018
WHMCS Integration for Helcim Commerce

Using Helcim

WHMCS Integration for Helcim Commerce

Now, if you use WHMCS for your web hosting automation, you can benefit from Helcim’s powerful and affordable payment processing.

By Radu Georgescu on Dec 12, 2018
Tap and Pay to Become a Primary Transaction Method

Understanding Payments

Tap and Pay to Become a Primary Transaction Method

Creating a quick and easy checkout experience is beneficial for businesses looking to complete customer transactions as fast as possible such as grocery stores, quick-service restaurants, and pharmacies.

By Zachary Nickerson on Dec 11, 2018
Crunch Time

The Helcim Vlog

Crunch Time

As we’ve eluded to in previous episodes, there are a lot of big projects happening behind the scenes at Helcim. These projects have been requiring my full attention, so I had to make the decision to pull back on the frequency of the vlog while we work towards our big goals.

By Nicolas Beique on Dec 9, 2018
Choosing the Best Payment Processing Solution for Your Cannabis Business

Choosing a Payment Processor

Choosing the Best Payment Processing Solution for Your Cannabis Business

Selecting a payment processor for cannabis retailers can be challenging. However, because accepting credit card payments is important for businesses to grow we are sharing some tips for selecting a credit card processor for your cannabis business.

By Radu Georgescu on Dec 7, 2018
Is Your Business Ready for the Holiday Season?

Small Business Center

Is Your Business Ready for the Holiday Season?

Consumers will most likely be continuing their spending sprees up until the New Year and there are a few steps your business can take to make the most of this season of holiday spending.

By Miranda Russell on Dec 6, 2018
Lessons from Founders Vol. 2

Small Business Center

Lessons from Founders Vol. 2

Building a strong company culture, especially in the entrepreneurial startup space, is a popular topic, with varying opinions on how best to achieve your own unique culture while building an A-Team of people who can support your company’s goals and vision.

By Miranda Russell on Dec 5, 2018